Discover CRS (Catholic Relief Services)

Click on the logo below to learn more about the important role this agency provides.

Questions about a charitable organization? Read the Florida Catholic Conference’s Province Policy on Charitable Giving.

2012-2013 Advocacy and Justice Annual Report

Click here to download the report in pdf format.

New Resource Brochure

Download a list of available resources from the Office of Advocacy and Justice. This is a pdf file.

Click below to watch a video about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Youth Arts Contest. 

CCHD ARTS CONTEST MOVIE from Office of Advocacy and Justice on Vimeo.

Download a "Contest Introduction Flyer”, “FAQ”, and “Contest Objectives”

Province Policy on Charitable Giving

The Catholic Church and its entities are compelled by the Gospel to be socially responsible stewards who promote the protection of human life and the common good. As our society faces ever more complex technological and bioethical issues, the Florida Bishops have a moral responsibility to shape the dialogue with corporate, bioethical and community organizations engaged in or supporting initiatives that many of our laity endorse “in good faith” but whose mission or affiliation may be morally objectionable or, at least, questionable. The Florida Bishops call upon pastors, clergy and the lay faithful to use guidelines based on the virtue of prudence and justice when making charitable giving decisions. Read more...

Click on the graphic above to find resources about protecting religious freedom and to watch a video with Bishop John Noonan discussing the issue.